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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,924.80, 142,376.40 and 24,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,924.80, 142,376.40 and 24,811.20 is: 37,213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,924.80 : 142,376.40 = 24,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,924.80/142,376.40 = 24,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,924.80x = 142,376.40 × 24,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,924.80x = 3,532,529,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,529,335.68/94,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,213.98

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